What Do You Collect on Your Travels?

Ornaments, magnets, postcards, spoons, shot glasses, maps, coffee mugs – whatever it is that appeals to you, create a habit of always bringing home a “special something” that can instantly bring back your great memories of your travels around the country or around the world. Many travel souvenirs cost little in money though return value over and over again as you fondly recall a city, a beach, foods, time with family and friends.

When I reached my 50th U.S. state in the Summer of 2012, I was ecstatic to have visited each and every state. Though it was also bittersweet because I do not have mementos or souvenirs from each of the states.

So wherever your travels may take you, bring back that special keepsake that will keep each trip alive in your mind forever.

What are your favorite mementos to bring home from a trip? Obviously from the photo, Christmas tree ornaments are a fav of mine.

I do not collect anything. I collected one of a kind Christmas ornaments for years. When it got to the point I had to put up two trees in order to use them all. I decided ENOUGH! Now I only put up a four foot tree….instead of two almost ten footers. I still have all the ornaments but will be going through them to purge when my house sells.
I’m not planning on putting a tree up this year. Can’t carry everything up from the basement.

Wow, you must have amazing memories as you look at all those ornaments! Two 10′ trees to hold them all is crazy, and all the effort to put them on and take them off. I hope they go to someone who will really appreciate them when you’re ready to start clearing them out.

About Carol

>Pearls of Travel Wisdom and its companion website, Smart Women Travelers were founded by Carol Margolis, a well-traveled consultant, businesswoman and international speaker who has collected countless pearls of travel wisdom over many years.